Morocco: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Morocco

In 2022, the Moroccan asparagus market decreased by -13.3% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Asparagus Production in Morocco

In value terms, asparagus production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Asparagus production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of asparagus in Morocco fell remarkably to X tons per ha, shrinking by -93.7% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 5,984%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then fell sharply in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of asparagus were harvested in Morocco; increasing by 1,525% against 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The asparagus harvested area peaked at X ha in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2022, overseas shipments of asparagus increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 657%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asparagus exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 585% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for asparagus exports from Morocco, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, asparagus exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain stood at -11.3%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for asparagus exports from Morocco, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled -7.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average asparagus export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, asparagus export price increased by +26.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 41%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2022, the amount of asparagus imported into Morocco amounted to X tons, picking up by 2.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 51%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asparagus imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 56%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X tons) constituted the largest asparagus supplier to Morocco, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, asparagus imports from Peru exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Peru stood at +5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+12.9% per year) and Mexico (+24.8% per year).

In value terms, Peru ($X) constituted the largest supplier of asparagus to Morocco, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Peru totaled +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+14.9% per year) and Mexico (+23.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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